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Natural Products Derived from Plants and Animals
The use of any natural product is at the athlete’s own risk, whether it is used as a dietary supplement or as an alternative medicine.
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Amara Mbionwu’s Favorite High-Protein Snacks
Protein allows Amara Mbionwu to manage her hunger levels by reducing her cravings for potentially unhealthy snacks between meals.
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Food v. Supplements: Are foods safer than supplements?
Foods are much less likely to cause a positive drug test than supplements due to the nature of food regulations and the food industry.
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Olympian Ryan Murphy’s Go-To Smoothies for Healthy Sports Nutrition
Olympic swimmer Ryan Murphy shares the healthy smoothies he enjoys for both pre-workout and post-workout fueling
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How to Hydrate: Olympian Aaron Tran’s Top Five Tips
Olympic short track speedskater, Aaron Tran, knows that good hydration correlates with high performance. Here are his top five hydration tips.
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What Should Athletes Know about DHEA?
While not included under the Controlled Substances Act, athletes should know that DHEA is considered a prohibited anabolic agent in sport.